Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung NX20

Lets look much closer at the Panasonic FP5 versus Samsung NX20, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the FP5 (14MP) and NX20 (20MP) and the FP5 (1/2.3") and NX20 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizes.

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The FP5 was released 15 months earlier than the NX20 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FP5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the FP5 matches up vs the NX20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 and Samsung NX20. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP5 Gallery and Samsung NX20 Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP5 offers external measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Samsung NX20 has measurements of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FP5 versus Samsung NX20 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the FP5 and the NX20.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FP5 and NX20 is 95 and 83 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions simply by seeing technical specs. The image below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FP5 and NX20.

As you can tell, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FP5 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh tougher and the Samsung NX20 will show greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots more aggressively. The more aged FP5 will be behind in sensor tech.